Neighborly Notes

Neighborly Notes

October 05, 1989

CO-WORKERS MAKE HOMECOMING GREAT

I have known for a long time that the best part of going away is coming home. Nothing could be truer. Last week when we returned from Russia and Poland, how great it was to be back in the United States of America and especially Hampton.

But that's not all. While away, I celebrated another birthday. When I returned to work early the next morning I was surprised to see a big streamer across my office door with "Happy Birthday" in large colorful letters from top to bottom.

What did surprise me was the door being closed. Being very cautious I turned the knob and slowly pushed the door open and it was then I realized why it was closed to start with.

In my absence my fellow workers had completely renovated my office. It had been painted, furnished with new curtains and a shelf, pictures hung, furniture washed and polished, a lamp and plants had been added. What a pleasant surprise! Especially since it was done on their time and money - not costing the taxpayer one penny. It just added the icing to the cake when I brag about what a great bunch they are and how lucky I am to be part of it in an elected office.

How do you express your gratitude for an effort like that except to say, "I love them all."